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First National Space Day marks Chandrayaan-3 success
4 months ago

First National Space Day marks Chandrayaan-3 success

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Friday celebrated the first-ever National Space Day, marking the anniversary of the Chandrayaan-3 mission that made India the first country to land a probe on the lunar south pole, in a grand event where the nation laid out its ambitious roadmap for space exploration for the next two decades which included plans for more …

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India to send new Defence Attachés in multiple missions in Africa
8 months, 2 weeks ago

India to send new Defence Attachés in multiple missions in Africa

The Hindu  

In a sign of expanding focus on military diplomacy, India is set to send Defence Attachés to a number of its missions in Africa for the first time, sources here have confirmed. The move is part of a larger adjustment of the DA in Indian missions scattered across continents and regions and is being implemented as India deals with dynamic …

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‘India expects action against Khalistani activities’, says Jaishankar
9 months, 4 weeks ago

‘India expects action against Khalistani activities’, says Jaishankar

Live Mint  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said India expects foreign countries to act against Khalistani activities like violent protests, targeting Indian missions by throwing smoke bombs at embassies or consulates. India has recently requested the foreign government including Canada, Australia, the United States, and the UK to take action against Khalistani supporters who were involved in arson targeting the …

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We'll Put an Indian on Moon by '40: PM
1 year, 2 months ago

We'll Put an Indian on Moon by '40: PM

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Buoyed by the success of the Indian space initiatives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked scientists to aim for new and ambitious goals, including setting up a space station by 2035 and sending the first Indian to the moon by 2040. The Prime Minister’s direction came during a high-level meeting he chaired to assess the progress of …

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Morning Digest | Canada shared intelligence with India weeks ago, says Trudeau; Sports Minister to skip Asiad as China bars Arunachal players, and more
1 year, 3 months ago

Morning Digest | Canada shared intelligence with India weeks ago, says Trudeau; Sports Minister to skip Asiad as China bars Arunachal players, and more

The Hindu  

Canada shared intelligence on Nijjar’s murder with India weeks ago, says Trudeau Canada shared evidence that Indian government agents were potentially involved in the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia with New Delhi weeks ago, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday. India calls off Sports Minister Anurag Thakur’s visit to Asiad inaugural over bar …

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Visa suspension for Canadians enforced at Indian missions globally
1 year, 3 months ago

Visa suspension for Canadians enforced at Indian missions globally

The Hindu  

September 22, 2023 11:49 pm | Updated September 23, 2023 10:08 am IST - NEW DELHI Even physical applications for Indian visas from Canadian citizens to Indian missions in third countries will not be processed under the suspension of Indian visas for Canadians that the Government of India is enforcing this week. A source clarified to The Hinduthat the suspension …

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Morning Digest | Rajya Sabha unanimously passes women’s reservation Bill; Issue of visas paused in Canada amid tussle, and more
1 year, 3 months ago

Morning Digest | Rajya Sabha unanimously passes women’s reservation Bill; Issue of visas paused in Canada amid tussle, and more

The Hindu  

Rajya Sabha unanimously passes women’s reservation Bill The Rajya Sabha passed the women’s reservation Bill unanimously on Thursday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that the unanimity will instil confidence among the public. Visa issue paused amid Canada tussle Normal functioning of Indian missions in Canada has been affected because of “security threats” faced by Indian diplomats and they are …

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Indian visa issue paused amid Canada tussle
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian visa issue paused amid Canada tussle

The Hindu  

Normal functioning of Indian missions in Canada has been affected because of “security threats” faced by Indian diplomats and they are therefore “temporarily unable” to issue visas, the Ministry of External Affairs announced here on Thursday. We will be reviewing the situation on a regular basis,” said Mr. Bagchi announcing suspension of Indian visas in Canada. However, on the Canadian …

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Arrest and prosecute those threatening diplomatic missions, India tells Canada
1 year, 8 months ago

Arrest and prosecute those threatening diplomatic missions, India tells Canada

The Hindu  

India over the weekend summoned the Canadian High Commissioner and asked the Justin Trudeau government to “arrest and prosecute” the pro-Khalistan elements who in the recent days posed a threat to the safety and security of India’s diplomatic missions in Canada. The Ministry of External Affairs’ statement came a day after Foreign Minister of Canada Melanie Joly responded to a …

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Army issues emergency procurement tender for 750 drones to execute special missions at border areas
2 years, 1 month ago

Army issues emergency procurement tender for 750 drones to execute special missions at border areas

India TV News  

Highlights The tender has been issued under fast-track procedures It has been issued under the emergency procurement powers granted to Defence Forces by GOI The Parachute battalions are mandated to execute special missions behind enemy line The Indian Army is looking to procure 750 remotely piloted aerial vehicles under fast-track procedures to help special forces carry out special missions behind …

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Verify credentials of employers: MEA advisory following fake job offers in Myanmar
2 years, 3 months ago

Verify credentials of employers: MEA advisory following fake job offers in Myanmar

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India on Saturday advised its nationals looking for jobs abroad to verify the credentials of foreign employers and antecedents of recruiting agents in view of many Indians lured to Myanmar as part of a scam. The Ministry of External Affairs said instances of "fake job rackets" offering lucrative jobs in Thailand by dubious IT firms have come to …

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Tap opportunities in post-COVID world to meet $400 billion export target, says PM to heads of Indian missions abroad
3 years, 4 months ago

Tap opportunities in post-COVID world to meet $400 billion export target, says PM to heads of Indian missions abroad

Firstpost  

Addressing Indian missions and Export Promotion Councils, Modi said that factors, including multifold increase in manufacturing, reduction in logistics cost and international market for domestic goods can help boost the country’s outbound shipments New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called upon the industry and exporters to take advantage of opportunities created in the post-Covid scenario, explore new destinations …

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Indian Missions Working on War Footing to Get Medicines for Mucormycosis: Centre to SC
3 years, 5 months ago

Indian Missions Working on War Footing to Get Medicines for Mucormycosis: Centre to SC

News 18  

The Centre has told the Supreme Court that Indian missions all over the world have been working on a war footing for sourcing medicines like Amphotericin or additional and alternative drugs for the treatment of Covid-19 related Mucormycosis in the country. Besides ramping up domestic production facilities of medicines like Amphotericin, the government said it has also issued guidance on …

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Indian Missions Abroad to Facilitate Reissuance of International Driving Permit to Nationals from Feb 15
3 years, 10 months ago

Indian Missions Abroad to Facilitate Reissuance of International Driving Permit to Nationals from Feb 15

News 18  

Indian missions and posts abroad, in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport and Highways, will facilitate reissuance of International Driving Permit to Indian nationals from February 15, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. Indian missions and posts abroad will facilitate reissuance of IDP to Indian nationals with effect from February 15. To avail this service, the applicant may …

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Indian missions in UAE warn against fake employment agents
3 years, 11 months ago

Indian missions in UAE warn against fake employment agents

Live Mint  

Indian missions in the UAE have warned job aspirants to be wary of fake employment agents, who have again started to target unsuspecting persons after a brief break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a media report on Thursday. The MEA secretary's caution comes amid reports of 12 Indian women being duped by employment touts in the UAE last …

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